Game, set, chat makes TV history

Coco Vandeweghe defeated Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 at the US Open on Monday but it was her decision to grant a television interview mid-match that caused a stir.

After wrapping up the first set on Louis Armstrong Court, the 23-year-old American was joined by ESPN commentator and former player Pam Shriver for a courtside chat during the changeover.

Vandeweghe admitted she could not remember what she told Shriver but insisted that although she had agreed to ESPN's request on the eve of the match, she retained the option to change her mind at the last minute.